1. OUTPACING THE THREAT East Coast Chapter of SAFE RDML Shane Gahagan
7 June 2017
East Coast Chapter of SAFE
RDML Shane Gahagan
Assistant Commander for Research and Engineering, Naval Air Systems Command
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2. Outpacing the Threat Digital Thread enables rapid delivery of Integrated Capabilities
Enabling Capabilities-Based T&E
Constructive
Virtual
Live
System models form “Constructive” basis for LVC M&S environment
Integrated Warfare Analysis establishes CONEMPS
and Effects-Chains
SYSTEM MODEL
And Training our Fleet to maximize proficiency with complex SoS
SoS MODEL
CONEMPS and Effects Chains are modeled at the System of Systems (SoS) level
Systems are developed in a Model-Based environment (SE Transformation)
LVC-based training maximizes Fleet proficiency
Digital Linkage 2
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3. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING TRANSFORMATION (SET)
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4. Outpacing the Threat Digital Thread Enables Rapid Delivery of Integrated Capabilities
Enabling Capabilities-Based T&E
Constructive
Virtual
Live
System models form “Constructive” basis for LVC M&S environment
Integrated Warfare Analysis establishes CONEMPS,
Effects-Chains, req’d attributes
SYSTEM MODEL
And Training our Fleet to maximize proficiency with complex SoS
SoS MODEL
CONEMPS and Effects Chains are modeled at the System of Systems (SoS) level
Systems are developed in a Model-Based environment (SE Transformation)
LVC-based training required for Fleet integrated ops
Digital Linkage

5. Current State
Eroding tactical advantage, increasingly constrained resources
System requirements are not adequately linked, or constrained, to Warfighting Effectiveness; and are not balanced and optimized with Concept of Operations in a Systems of Systems context.
The current acquisition/Systems Engineering Test Readiness (SETR) process, while serving its intended purpose, is not optimized around current (and probable future) system development methodologies.
Recent advancements in High Performance Computing make a transformation in the process possible – one that should yield significant reductions in development cycle times.
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6. Industry-Government Partnership
SET applies to Government and Industry
Government must reassess its role in the acquisition process and the methods for executing that role
Industry must fully leverage advances in HPC-enabled models and participate in establishing a collaborative, integrated digital environment which enables continuous interaction
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7. SET Framework MDAO*/SET-BASED DESIGN
Mission Effectiveness optimization
Elimination of paper CDRL artifacts and large-scale design reviews
Continuous insight/oversight via digital collaborative environment and interaction with the Single Source of Truth
Re-balance as required
Gov’t interaction
When it makes sense – critical decision, high risk, etc..
Personnel who add value to the decision
On the developer’s timeline
Via IDE
Right-size CDD – very few KPPs, all tied to mission effectives
CDD
Instantiate and validate design in models
Instantiate System Spec in a model
SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH
Mechanical Design Models
Electrical Design Models
Software Design Models
Testing Methods & Models
Design & Manufacture Release
Integrated Test Vehicle #1
Integration Events
Analysis Tools
Move rapidly to mfg. Substantiation and insight via modeling environment
MDAO*/SET-BASED DESIGN
* Multi-Disciplinary Analysis & Optimization
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8. Pilots, Experiments and Demonstrations
MQ-25A
“Virtual” SETR – V-22 COD (ECP)
Training Systems
Brazil S-70B
CH-53E Baseline Configuration Update
NAWDC Integrated Training Facility
Experimentation
Surrogate System – Full Process Emulation
Demonstrations
System Modeling (Modeling Infusion)
Single-Source-of-Truth Repository
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9. Challenges/Issues - Examples
Physics/Engineering
Multi-physics modeling capabilities
Can requirements be represented in models (replace specs) IT
Establishing virtual collaborative environment
Culture/Policy
Elimination of SETR events and CDRLs
Workforce
Expertise to consume/analyze design data from models
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10. Summary
Transformation (not streamlining) is essential to maintaining tactical advantage
Vision state is possible, matter of will, not technology
We are piloting the process now and welcome additional opportunities
Plenty of opportunities for our people to participate in research addressing challenges/issues
Working to focus and align related activities (external and internal) around this framework
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